Blowing Dust

X-band Radar 3 Long Range Dust Detection Sensor
11/4/2020

Dust detection and warning system tracks its first season

Though 2020 had a 'nonsoon,' it did give us a good trial for our innovative new dust detection and warning system on Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson.
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Pull Aside Stay Alive
6/19/2020

QUIZ: Are you prepared for dust storms?

Dust storm season will soon be upon us. Do you know what you should do if you encounter one while driving?
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Variable speed limit corridor sign
6/18/2020

New for Monsoon 2020: When dust kicks up, speed limit goes down

Interstate 10 drivers between Eloy and Picacho Peak should expect something very different this summer when storms hit: reduced speed limits, speed feedback signs and new overhead boards that display urgent safety messages.
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Dust detection sign from 1976
7/8/2019

Driving Safety Home: Agency has long history of dust storm safety efforts

Building on efforts across the decades, we’re working on a dust detection and warning system on I-10 near the community of Picacho.
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Dust Detection
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Blowing Dust
6/10/2018

After you “Pull Aside, Stay Alive,” what comes next?

4/11/2018

Best advice for blowing dust: Pull Aside, Stay Alive

Dust storm moves over Ray Road
7/25/2017

Smart phones. Smart cars. Coming soon: Smart freeways

You have a smartphone, may want a smart car and will soon be introduced to smart highways.
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Dynamic Message Boards
Blowing Dust
1/23/2017

Drivers may encounter blowing dust along I-10 southeast of Phoenix

Roadway in a dust storm
6/27/2016

From the Director: When thunder roars, ADOT rolls

At ADOT, our crews remind everyone of the do’s and don’ts of driving through a dust storm with our "Pull Aside, Stay Alive" education campaign. ADOT is doing more than just an education campaign.
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From the Director
Pull Aside Stay Alive
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6/13/2016

Why you should turn off your vehicle's lights when pulling aside for dust

The Pull Aside, Stay Alive campaign urges motorists caught in low-visibility blowing dust to pull off the roadway and turn off all vehicle lights. Today's blog explains why.
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